Walking sandals - recommendations please

Hi there, we did a road trip through Spain last summer and did a lot of hiking.
I bought some expensive walking sandals, exactly as you describe, they were a complete waste of money.

Unfortunately no sandal will offer the support of a walking shoe or boot.
My feet were not in a good way.

My husband has just come back from a trip in Spain, he bought some really good lightweight walking shoes from Go Outdoors, £60.

I've had Merrell walking sandals in the past and found them very good.

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Hi there, we did a road trip through Spain last summer and did a lot of hiking.
I bought some expensive walking sandals, exactly as you describe, they were a complete waste of money.

Unfortunately no sandal will offer the support of a walking shoe or boot.
My feet were not in a good way.

My husband has just come back from a trip in Spain, he bought some really good lightweight walking shoes from Go Outdoors, £60.

I quite agree. Sandals won't support your feet and ankles. Wear cotton or bamboo socks with good walking trainers or boots.

I have these and although I think they are quite ugly I love them. The footbed is soft and straps are padded and adjustable, the sole is flexible so not that heavy rigid type.

I recently broke my little toe and these were so comfortable and supportive I haven’t yet reverted back to daintier styles.

Perfect walking sandals.

www.orcabay.co.uk/seychelles-womens

I literally live and die in sketchers these days, very comfy and lots of different styles, even sandals, though I personally wouldn’t rely on sandals for walking!

Enjoy your holiday

Clarks used to do a range called sports ranger but now discontinued. Not the prettiest of sandals, they have velcro fastenings and I find them very supportive, accommodating bunions and fallen arches and excellent for walking. It's possible to still find new pairs on Ebay at less than half the price they used to sell for.

I’ve used Merrell in the past but now as the arthritis is setting in I would not bother with anything but a good walking enclosed support these days. Currently I’m on Berghaus.

Doctor Martens sandals fit your criteria.

I find them very comfy and supportive.

I wear Keens, for everything from city walking to md-level mountain trails. I normally go for Astoria or a similar hybrid (Ive just looked at their website and am being tempted by the new Hyperport). I like the closed in toe, even though it’s ugly, because I find it better on rough terrain.

Beware Skechers! Read the link, they are not a walking shoe!

www.compleetfeet.co.uk/problems-caused-by-wearing-skecher-shoes-are-they-a-health-hazard/

Ecco do a good range of walking sandals and are very comfortable.
Rowantree says it's a sightseeing holiday - probably not hiking over uneven ground. I find sandals more comfortable than closed shoes even if the weather is only a bit warm - especially as you can easily adjust straps if feet swell during the day.

Yes, definitely sightseeing, in cities and towns. No hiking in any rough ground that I know of!
Farmor I had a look online at ECCO. Expensive but if they're comfortable and good quality, they should last a while. I'll try to visit one of their London stores. Croydon and Bromley are a dead loss.

I find canvas shoes are the most comfortable. They are not as rigid as leather shoes, so are flexible. Of course, on rough terrain you need proper walking shoes which protect your feet. Sandals are not really appropriate.

I like Merrell walking shoes and sandels never a problem for my arthritic feet. Also Ecco are expensive but they are very good and do a more dainty one that does the job. I too wear Sketchers which are comfortable but don’t use them for longer walks as not supportive enough, ok for pottering

Another one who likes Keen. They are so comfy

I have Salomon walking shoes and sandals. Both are very comfortable but it’s horses for courses. I wouldn’t go rock hopping around the Peak District in any kind of sandals because they don’t support your feet properly, but they are very good for general country walking.

I've recently bought some Reiker anti-stress walking sandals which are very, very comfortable. Only walked about 5 miles in them so far, but they seem excellent. Only downside (for me) is that I had to buy men's to get some to fit my horrible bunions! Still, they are the same style as the women's - just not such pretty colours.

I echo what others say though - for serious walking you really need proper closed in footwear.

Have a look at Teva sandals.

Teva sandals fit the OP description. Velcro adjustments all round and very comfortable. Your feet are open and unprotected though: these are archetypal sandals.

There are other good, comfortable brands than Ecco, as some posters suggest. I'd definitely suggest going to a shop that stocks a few brands and trying on - don't order online as you won't know how they feel. Since your holiday is not till autumn, you'll have time to wear them during the summer and make sure they are suitable.

A "don't buy" from me: while walking round the walls of Lucca, the sole of a new Rieker shoe comprehensively disintegrated.
And to add insult to injury, the shop refused any compensation (boring story I won't go into).

I'm happy with these - there is a little stretch in the ankle strap and the soles are really good. www.keenfootwear.de/en/products/womens-rose-sandal-brindle-shitake

Hotter for me every time.

I suffer terribly with wide osteo and rheumatoid feet. Also had broken foot. I thank the lord that i purchased sketchers sandals for my holiday, they were like wearing slippers. They do up with velcro so easy to put on and also come in a range of pretty colours. Hope you find some comfort.